HotSpots H2O: In Ethiopian Conflict, Water Insecurity and Disease Risk Escalate

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Destruction to infrastructure in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has left people without access to clean water and increased the risk of fatal diseases. 

Speaking of Water: China’s Water Challenges in 2021

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Both at home and abroad, water will play a significant role in China's policy decisions in 2021.

Hot Spots H2O: Research Finds High Levels of PFAS Contaminants in Chinese Drinking Water

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Drinking water for millions of people in China has unsafe levels of PFAS toxics, according to a new study.

‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report Says

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A global dam-building binge that spanned the early- to mid-20th century is now reaching a turning point, according to a report published by the United Nations.

At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water Systems

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President Biden put forward a $2 trillion climate plan that mentions a bucketful of spending options to shore up America’s built and natural infrastructure.

California Households Owe $1 Billion in Water-Bill Debt

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In California, a statewide survey indicates that low-income households and communities of color are most affected by overdue water bills.

HotSpots H2O: Rapidly Disappearing Tuni Glacier Raises Concerns for Bolivian Water Scarcity

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The Tuni glacier, a formerly vast piece of ice that rises over the Bolivian capital of La Paz as a critical water source, is disappearing faster than predicted.

Flint Residents Unimpressed by Snyder Charges Linked to Lead Poisoning

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  By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  Bridge reporter…

Four International Water Stories to Watch in 2021

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What are the large water events to pay attention to in 2021? What are the trends and flashpoints?